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Impulse Space · 4 months ago

Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Redondo Beach

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company that focuses on opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit with its fleet of transportation vehicles. As a Space Operations Engineer Intern, you'll support real-world spacecraft missions through planning, development, and testing of mission operations, gaining hands-on exposure to spacecraft operations and mission-level engineering.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and testing operational procedures for spacecraft missions

Support mission simulations and rehearsals using hardware- and software-in-the-loop environments

Help create tools and scripts to automate operational tasks

Collaborate with subsystem teams to gather inputs and refine operations plans

Participate in reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations as needed

Contribute to documentation and mission readiness activities

Qualification

PythonC++MATLABSystems engineeringAerospace experienceProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeam-oriented

Required

Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field

Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State